Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the sealing strip from the lower edge of the rear window.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear window defogger bus bar.
- Disconnect the connector from the radio antenna module.
- Lower the rear edge of the headliner this will allow the special tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device to cut across the top of the window and not damage the headliner edge.
- Protect the following parts from broken glass, seats and carpeting.
- Remove the rear window from the auto-adhesive as follows:
- Leave a base of urethane approximately 2 mm (0.078 in) on the pinch-weld flange.
- The only suitable lubrication is clear water.
- Use S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device.
- Using the appropriate tool, carefully cut around the lace (1), start in the center working from side to side of the window to access the urethane adhesive bead, if equipped.
- Start the cut between the center of the rear window and the roof.
- Do this from inside the vehicle, insert the tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1) between the center of the rear window and the roof, thus perforating the adhesive.
- Move the cutting wire along the outside edge of the window.
- Remove the tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device.
- Do this from inside the vehicle, install the cutting wire special tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1).
- Do this from outside the vehicle, install the cutting wire special tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device.
- With an assistant, use the special tool S-0201964 Bonded, Glass Removing Device (1) to hold the cutting wire, pull it starting from the outside, back and forth releasing the window from the adhesive.
- While cutting the window reposition the cutting wire and special tools, so as to cut the adhesive along the window completely.
- Remove the rear window from the vehicle with an assistant, use the glass handling suction cups.
WARNING:
Refer to Cracked Window Warning .
NOTE:
Before cutting out a stationary window, apply a double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
NOTE:
Use care around the high mount stop lamp when removing the rear window.
WARNING:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
NOTE:
If the original window is being reused the window lace is not serviceable.